José Mourinho says he is ready to sell Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata

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José Mourinho said last night that Chelsea could sell Juan Mata this month by
revealing that he would listen to any request from him for a transfer. The
Spain midfielder showed his frustration at being substituted after only 53
minutes of yesterday’s 3-0 win over Southampton by ignoring the manager and
slamming his seat as he went to sit on the bench.

Mata has yet to complete 90 minutes in any competition and has started just 11
of Chelsea’s 20 Barclays Premier League matches, leading to him becoming
concerned about being selected in Spain’s World Cup squad. The 25-year-old
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